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Post by rabb2t on Feb 20, 2020 17:03:06 GMT -6
I totally agree. I think that we will see both Fishers and Homestead grow in the coming years, but right now I would put my money on Fishers for the reasons you listed above. We have seen this before with other top programs in the state (Avon, Carmel, Homestead). The resources are there and the perfect storm is building at Fishers. I would not be surprised if we see them at the very top in Indiana within the next 5 seasons if not before. Homestead this upcoming season is such a major unknown. They could stumble and fall or they could come out of the gate on fire. We just don't know. My gut says that Fishers will eclipse them this season but I will make my official prediction once I see what Homestead has to offer. I think September comps will be a major indicator. Will they hit week one like usual? Will they head back down to Fishers to see some stiff competition? Are they going to travel anywhere else outside of their norm? If they do I will be excited. If the seem to be laying low I will be worried. Interesting that you say that. They have publicly put out their Oct/Nov schedule uncharacteristically early, not that there is much drama in that but they usually don't actually post it. But September has not been posted. If there's nothing substantial there (no BOA, nothing beyond Bluffton or something) I'm with you...I'll take that as a sign that we ought not expect a lot this year. My take is that both programs are pretty much in the same sort of situation. Inside sources tell me that Fishers had a sizable change in staffing, especially with the guys that actually work with the kids on the daily. However, unlike Homestead, this change was last year, and wasn't a change that would completely impact the dynamics of the band. With Fishers, a complete change in visual staff did make the show have a different feel than compared to the last few years. I've heard that only one person was teaching choreo to a band of their size up until this year. With Homestead, however, a complete director change will definitely send ripples throughout the rest of the staff, no matter if returning or new. A new "age" has started for the Homestead program, and I feel that this transition year is all or nothing for the fight over 3rd best in Indy. Hell, we even have to look out for Castle, whose success this year may be a sign for a rebound. Anyways, Homestead already knows the secret to success, seen with their repeated GN finals trips. It's up to Fishers to find out what's the secret behind the top groups in the nation, and I'm confident that they'll do it in the near future, if not next year. After all, once you've tasted finals, the push behind every season will just keep growing and growing. It's honestly amazing that we went from being sure that Homestead would be top 3 at ISSMA every year to now being challenged by a new group - all in a span of less than 3 years. But in any case, both groups are definitely going to be fun to watch in the upcoming years, and I sense a rivalry might be in fruition pretty soon. |
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Post by Marching Observer on Feb 20, 2020 17:52:25 GMT -6
I have been saying for the past few years now that Fishers would be the next big thing in Indiana. They have the staff, support, and resources. It's finding that right mix and they've gotten closer and closer each year. I don't think this is a reflection on how good or bad Homestead is. Only that there is a rising star with the capability of truly contending.
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Post by MarchingManiac on Mar 1, 2020 19:41:50 GMT -6
Rumored:
Galesburg HS., IL
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Post by dbalash on Mar 1, 2020 20:48:21 GMT -6
Rumored: Galesburg HS., IL Awesome! I had an inkling that they might dip their toes into the BOA world. |
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Post by suburbanbandfan on Mar 2, 2020 13:15:08 GMT -6
Confirmed- Plainfield North HS, IL and Romeoville HS, IL
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Post by MarchingManiac on Mar 2, 2020 20:20:55 GMT -6
I just confirmed it with someone up at Galesburg. Galesburg H.S., IL is confirmed as a participant of this contest.
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Post by trombonium on Mar 4, 2020 11:56:56 GMT -6
Rumored:
Norwin HS, PA
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Post by marimba11 on Mar 4, 2020 15:48:55 GMT -6
It’s about time they venture back. I know I gave them a lot of crap last season (haha) but I do like it when they come west to prove themselves. This is never an easy show to make finals at regardless of your name, except Avon or Carmel of course |
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 6, 2020 1:02:24 GMT -6
Add:
Milford H.S., OH
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 6, 2020 1:03:10 GMT -6
AS OF 05/12/2020
Confirmed (39):
Angola H.S., IN
Avon H.S., IN
Brownsburg H.S., IN
Carmel H.S., IN
Castle H.S., IN
Center Grove H.S., IN
Centerville H.S., OH
Danville H.S., IL
Decatur Central H.S., IN
Dixie Heights H.S., KY
East Peoria H.S., IL
Edgewood H.S., IN
Fishers H.S., IN
Floyd Central H.S., IN
Francis Howell North H.S., MO
Galesburg H.S., IL
Greenfield-Central H.S., IN
Hamilton Southeastern H.S., IN
Henry Clay H.S., KY
Homestead H.S., IN
Lafayette Jefferson H.S., IN
Lake Park H.S., IL
Lawrence Township H.S., IN
Limestone Community H.S., IL
Lincoln-Way H.S., IL
Lockport Township H.S., IL
Mahomet-Seymour H.S., IL
Milford H.S., OH
Morton H.S., IL
Munster H.S., IN
Normal H.S., IL
Pendleton Heights H.S., IN
Plainfield H.S., IN
Plainfield North H.S., IL
Rockwood Summit H.S., MO
Romeoville H.S., IL
Siegel H.S., TN
Sullivan South H.S., TN
William Mason H.S., OH
Worthington Kilbourne H.S., OH
Likely (14):
Beech Grove H.S., IN
Ben Davis H.S., IN
Central Hardin H.S., KY
Franklin Central H.S., IN
Goshen H.S., IN
Greenwood Community H.S., IN
Jeffersonville H.S., IN
Lake Central H.S., IN
Lewis Cass H.S., IN
Noblesville H.S., IN
Penn H.S., IN
Pickerington North H.S., OH
Western H.S., IN
Zionsville Community H.S., IN
Rumored (3):
North Hardin H.S., KY
Norwin H.S., PA
West Carteret H.S., NC
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2020 11:16:44 GMT -6
Add: Siegel H.S., TN
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Post by yayband914 on Mar 14, 2020 0:24:22 GMT -6
Add:
Danville H.S., IL
East Peoria H.S., IL
Rumored:
West Carteret H.S., NC
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Post by ohbandmom on Mar 20, 2020 10:19:49 GMT -6
William Mason has posted on their website calendar that they are attending the Indy Super Regional in 2020.
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Post by turfday on Mar 20, 2020 10:29:38 GMT -6
That’s new
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 20, 2020 11:09:42 GMT -6
William Mason has posted on their website calendar that they are attending the Indy Super Regional in 2020. This will be William Mason's first time attending a Super Regional since 2014 when they attended the Atlanta Super Regional. |
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Post by bigtrombone on Mar 22, 2020 17:48:34 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Fishers H.S., IN
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Post by dbalash on Mar 24, 2020 18:27:02 GMT -6
Confirmed: Lincoln-Way, IL
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Post by suburbanbandfan on Mar 30, 2020 22:26:27 GMT -6
Add: Munster HS, IN
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Post by MarchingManiac on Apr 6, 2020 21:28:37 GMT -6
Does anyone know when they usually release the first schedule for BOA. As in line up of bands.
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Post by Samuel Culper on Apr 6, 2020 21:46:29 GMT -6
May 15th last year.
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Post by bigtrombone on Apr 11, 2020 19:07:31 GMT -6
Confirmed:
Castle H.S., IN
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Post by yayband914 on Apr 11, 2020 23:50:25 GMT -6
Add:
Pendleton Heights H.S., IN
Rockwood Summit H.S., MO
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Post by dbalash on Apr 12, 2020 7:25:40 GMT -6
Add: Normal West H.S., IL Pendleton Heights H.S., IN Rockwood Summit H.S., MO Normal was already on the list. Unless I missed something and the Normals split the combined band... |
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Post by notinband on Apr 12, 2020 11:28:12 GMT -6
Add: Normal West H.S., IL Pendleton Heights H.S., IN Rockwood Summit H.S., MO Normal was already on the list. Unless I missed something and the Normals split the combined band... I think Normal West and Normal are still combined. They have the same exact schedule for the season posted on their websites. |
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Post by yayband914 on Apr 12, 2020 12:43:42 GMT -6
Normal was already on the list. Unless I missed something and the Normals split the combined band... I think Normal West and Normal are still combined. They have the same exact schedule for the season posted on their websites. I noticed that and changed accordingly. |
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Post by dbalash on Apr 22, 2020 12:03:02 GMT -6
Add: Limestone Community, IL
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Post by bigtrombone on May 4, 2020 12:55:30 GMT -6
Add:
Worthington Kilbourne H.S., OH
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Post by yayband914 on May 12, 2020 0:09:19 GMT -6
Add:
Angola H.S., IN
Decatur Central H.S., IN
Floyd Central H.S., IN
Hamilton Southeastern H.S., IN
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Post by ohioguy2 on May 14, 2020 9:59:14 GMT -6
CONFIRMED: Centerville H.S., OH
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Post by LeanderMomma on May 14, 2020 13:18:17 GMT -6
CONFIRMED: Centerville H.S., OH Interesting. |
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